Archive for March, 2009

Dish Network: How do I transfer my DVR recorded programs to an external Hard Drive?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

None asked: Dish Network wants their old 522 receiver back and I have a lot of recordings on there I want to keep. How do I get those programs off of the 522 Dish DVR and onto my new 722 Dish DVR receiver or an external Hard Drive?

Discounts on Intel Notebook and Laptops

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

It’s always good to save money right?
Our friends over at IntelNotebook.com just launched their new laptop and notebook discount store. They have partnered with wholesale electronics vendors to get the lowest prices on laptop and notebook computers. We hope you enjoy this site as much as we do, check it out at the below link:
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Is there any way to transfer recordings from a dvr to a computer?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

thebostonredhead asked: I have some recordings on my comcast dvr that I want to put onto my computer & upload to youtube. But I can’t figure out how to do that. If there is anyone out there who knows how to do that, could they please give me instructions?

What is the most economical way to view TV/DVR from one TV to another TV in a different room?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

curtg asked: My cable service is provided my Comcast and I have a digital cable box with a dual tuner dvr.

Is there a way to connect a dvr to my computer?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Baby’sMom asked: I have a Dish DVR, and there are several things on it I really don’t want to lose. Is there a way to connect it to my computer to burn dvds of those things? It has a USB port in the back, can I just use a long USB cord, or do we [...]

I’m looking to buy a HDTV TV, I’m not using cable TV, Besides an antenna will I need to buy anything else?

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Alan F asked: It will be a 20″ HDTV, I’m deciding between Vizio or Samsung or possibly another brand? Will it work immediately or do I have to buy some sort of cable? I’m not using cable TV. Any advice appreciated!

I just got an LCD HDTV and out of the box it has a green “stuck pixel.” Do any of those fix programs work?

Friday, March 20th, 2009

willnyu1982 asked: I bought it at Costco, so I can return it, but its sold out so I can’t get the same set. For the price its a great deal, but I have one little green dot that’s always there, which is super annoying. From what I’ve read, since its not black, its a stuck [...]

Samsung HDTV advice?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Alex asked: I am shopping around for an HDTV for my room. I was convinced I had found the perfect HDTV in this Samsung. However, one customer wrote a review that made a little nervous.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8742818&productCategoryId=abcat0101001&type=product&tab=7&id=1202648987833#productdetail
He said that there is a blur when there is a lot of action on screen. [...]

What’s a good 26″ - 32″ HDTV for playing Xbox 360 on?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Josh C asked: I want a HDTV to play my Xbox 360 on around 26″ - 32″ and I wondered if anyone had any advice
Budget around £550
No online shops please
NOTE: My pricing is in £££’s not $$$’s so £550 isnt that low
Would maybe stretch to £700

Is there some electronic device I could buy that would improve Laser Disc picture quality on an HDTV?

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Sandstorm222 asked: My dad bought a 62 inch HDTV and I hooked up the Laser Disc Player and the quality of the picture is worse than it was on his 25 inch analog television. I am guessing it is due to the picture being blown up larger. Any advice? Is there a [...]